U.S. imports of Yarn of ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Not Packaged for Retail Sale (SITC 65182) totaled $7.5M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Yarn of ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Not Packaged for Retail Sale paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Yarn of ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Not Packaged for Retail Sale imports of $7.5M in August 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataIndustrial-grade yarn composed of at least 85% synthetic staple fibers by weight — polyester, acrylic, nylon, or similar — wound on large cones or beams for direct mill consumption rather than consumer sale. This is a high-volume trade category supplying knitting mills, weaving operations, and technical textile manufacturers. Section 301 tariffs have affected sourcing decisions for this category, particularly for polyester staple yarn imports from China, prompting some buyers to diversify toward other Asian suppliers.
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CBP expects a commercial invoice declaring fiber type and percentage by weight, a packing list, and often a manufacturer's fiber-content certificate. For blended yarns near the 85% threshold, an independent laboratory test report can prevent reclassification disputes at the port.
Synthetic staple yarns originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which have increased landed costs and incentivized importers to evaluate alternative suppliers in other producing countries. The specific tariff list and rate applicable to a given HTS line should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker, as coverage and exclusions have changed over time.
Basic heading 369 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 65182 · $7.5M of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Indonesia and India together supply 53% of it. Turkey pays 22.3% duty; Canada <0.1%.
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$7.5MYoY · free account
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$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $74.0M of Yarn of ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Not Packaged for Retail Sale and exported $16.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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